Girl name
Jacqueline name meaning
“heel-holder; supplanter”
Jacqueline means “heel-holder” or “supplanter” in the traditional interpretation of its source name. It is the French feminine form of Jacques, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov. Used for girls in Türkiye, it recalls the biblical birth story in which Jacob grasps his brother’s heel.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 5
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Jacqueline mean?
Heel-holder; supplanter
In Turkish: topuğu tutan; yerine geçen
Jacqueline is a feminine name connected through Jacques with Yakup and Jacob. Its French ending forms a feminine counterpart to the masculine name, and Jackie can serve as a short form. The heel-related interpretation comes from the biblical Jacob narrative, rather than from the French word structure.
Origin of the name Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov. The meanings given are traditional interpretations of that older name.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Jacqueline in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
How to pronounce Jacqueline
| Syllables | 5 · 10 letters · 10-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒad͡ʒqueline/ |
Is Jacqueline a girl’s name?
Yes, Jacqueline is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Jacqueline does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Jacqueline
What is the meaning of Jacqueline?
Jacqueline means “heel-holder; supplanter”. Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov. The meanings given are traditional interpretations of that older name.
Is Jacqueline a girl’s name?
Yes, Jacqueline is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Jacqueline in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jacqueline nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jacqueline?
Jacqueline is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jacqueline have?
Jacqueline has 5 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Jacqueline?
Jacqueline does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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